I bought my daughter a 2005 white convertable with the 4l V6 in 2014 still runs great. I just bought the car that I have wanted for ever 2002 cherry red with light gray interior convertable GT custom. Nothing less than Beautiful! The top didn't work when I got it, it would go down but would not budge going up. I was told " the motor is getting weak" I bought a replacement motor and dug into it. When I got to the motor, it was empty,I poped the plug filled it up with the proper ATF now it works great for $7.00 and 2 hours. I probably buy another Red convertable before long but these are beautiful little toys I love mine!
Nice, those 4.0 V6 motors are really long lasting too I heard, agreed on that red with grey interior, sharp combo, good to know about adding atf to the convertible top motor too, glad you saved it❤️
Bought my daughter a 2001 3.8 mustang - for graduation in 2020. It had 180,000 on it - She's now got 240,000 on it - Best darn car I ever bought! Very dependable and reliable. She drives 200 mile trips back and forth from college a few times a year! ❤ it! I highly recommend - will probably buy another - Eat it Honda Toyota owners! So SICK of the HONDA MYTH!
Nice! You're absolutely right, they sure do last lol. I have had better luck with these and Toyota's than Honda's personally. Had a 2014 Corolla but it was so sluggish and slow to accelerate, good car and all but the Mustang is so much more fun, amd different than the rest of the pack.
@@Feral80sKid My point is: It's a MYTH not fact - that Honda Toyota is better than American these days. That MYTH started in the 1980's, and persists even though the FACTS have changed since the 1980's I own dodge, chev, and Ford Mustang and they ALL are over 200,000 - (mustang needed less than the other two tho as far as maintenenace)
@@budsodalsky Yeah I know, I've worked on all of em. Much easier/cheaper to work on too. Even had great luck with 80's cars, though most of what I owned were Mustangs, Camaro's, Firebirds and a few C4 Corvettes. They were great to me.
That is a special car. It's a beautiful V6 Deluxe model that hasn't been clapped out. The crazy thing is that in the New Edges, the GT engine seems easier to work on than the 3.8L!
@@LabCat Thank you very much, agree 100% about working on one too lol. You would think the V6 had more room underhood for maintenance etc., even shorty headers are a pain on these.
Dang.....nice. I don't see that color much at all, I live rare stuff like that. Thank you even more, I appreciate it, glad you liked the video, I know they're super amateur at best but I really enjoy talking with fellow car people
Guten tag my friend, and congrats:) I understand believe me, had a Datsun 240Z on 4 jackstands for a year haha. My first car was a 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass 2 door, just a V6 but pretty cool.
No word of a lie. I bought one of these new in 2001 and I put 422,000 kms (262,000 miles) on it until some joyriding teens ran into me and totalled it in 2012. It looked like a car with less than 100,000 kms on it as I meticulously looked after it. It ran great too. It was a super reliable car. Without a doubt, there was no other 2001 Mustang like it on the planet that was in such great condition (inside and out) with so many miles on it.
Nice car for what it is. I’ve owned 22 mustangs all 97-04. Cobras Mach 1’s bullitt V6 GT, everything. Having had a 97 V6 in high school the 99-04 V6 was a decent upgrade. Nice little car for what it is
@@exachi49 Hi there, depends on miles. I'd spend a couple hundred to do coolant change, brake fluid, trans fluid filter if automatic, and fuel filter if she has some miles on her. Congrats btw:)
Great video. I own a 2000 bright red Mustang V6 5spd with 143000kms. Had to change the passenger side exhaust manifold and the clutch assembly. Runs great 👍
Lol the weird stuff UA-cam recommends sometimes. I have a '99 Mustang v6 as my daily. Same silver metallic color but mine is really old and tired. Paint and lights are all faded from the Texas sun and the suspension creaks like crazy. It does have the 5-speed and I actually just put a new clutch on it at just over 200,000 miles. I love that the engine bay has lots of room to work. A few weeks ago I put on a new water pump too and room wasn't an issue. That power steering pulley on the other hand...
They're not too bad to wrench on, glad to hear you're fixing it and keeping it. Some McGuires compound will shine up your lights, if not wet sand them with 2000 grit then polish.
Nice. That was the same as my first V6 Mustang:) Fantastic car for me too, just had to replace a power steering line, put it on to where it didn't rub from the factory, no other problems whatsoever.
Had one of these the 3.8 is nice and quick the manual transmission is fun, it got good gas mileage and was comfortable. Nothing but love for these have a new edge GT now love it as well.
just put a limited slip in mine the 7.5" diff, its lighter and it makes a world of difference cant wait to actually upgrade my suspension and get a sway bar going to make it float like a dream
@@ItsHypedFuture Nice I bet it did, wish mine was a manual but I still enjoy the car. Winter is coming now so it'll be Skyrim and Fallout 4 soon instead of wrenching for me lol
My 94 ford explorer sport is everything my 03 mustang is not, in terms of its different purpose. Quality comparison and performance at 200 thousand miles on both is great running condition and very good mileage on both. Low maintenance in 10 years on the SUV, The Mustang is getting updates and the usual replacements. 17" Big Wheels made it ride a lot better with less sway it seems, and 13 spokes are better looking than 5, with the unbranded Benbow brakes, and drilled/slotted wheels. Both Fords are very Peppy. I got my first speeding ticket ever in 55 years of driving cars, in the SUV. Ford owners seem to be smarter, just for what we drive, to.
@@rodneycaupp5962 So is the Explorer the 5.0? I drive for a living, see dumb people driving just about everything lol. I've had good and bad Fords myself, depends heavily on the previous owner I think. I put 95 GT wheels on a 2000 Mustang V6 I had, huge difference in handling for sure.
I know that yellow on the 99, l Iove it, and certainly love the S550. I like the new one but not as much as your 2015 style, especially not the big screens inside :/ My first Mustang was a 95 GT, teal with a 5 speed, really liked that car lol.
I'll admit. Im not a huge Mustang fan. I just dont really care for Ford in general. I will say though, a good friend of mine had and still had one of these thats a convertible. I've been in the backseat on all these interstates with big oh bridges here in Jacksonville Florida and i felt as if i was going to bounce out the backseat going 70-75mph. In a convertible, going over bridges and interstates bouncing up and down and him jerking gears scarring the living crap out of me. Because, i was thinking im gonna just bounce out the back seat. I survived though.😂 But like i said, i never been a fan of these. But, his Mustang was reallly nice. It was Florida sate colors. Top was tan and it had just been repainted a year ago and it looked brand new. The head lights were brand new and sort of a smokey color. I lived there for 4years and the whole time i thought it was a 5.0 and come to find out it's only a V6 with glass packs i beleive. But, u could hear that thing a mile away coming home. You could here it start up early in the morning and you could here that thing purr. I loved that car. It sounded bad azz! Still does. Dark dark cherry red, with blacked out tint and black 18in rims. The exaust on the back are loud! He said that car was one of his most dependable cars he's ever had other than the Toyota Corolla S that he drives normally on a daily basis. So, i do like certain mustangs. And of course it all depends on how they run and look. But, yes not my biggest style in taste of cars.
Dude great looking Mustang! Got a 2004 6 cy one for my son. So E3 plugs and cold air intake helped? How many extra horse power did you get with the cold air intake? What cold intake do you get? Also what sway bar ? Kinda rides like I am on pebbles not sure what to do! Maybe springs , ?
Ty very much, mine felt the same way, plugs and cai definitely wake it up some. Was the k&n cold air intake, rear swaybar I found on Ebay for $50 I think shipped, it can be from any 94-04 Mustang, it'll bolt right up. Try to find one with the bolts already in it, and highly recommend Eibach pro kit springs, I put some Koni shocks on it too, helped a lot.👍
I wouldn't waste time and money upgrading the V6. If you want the features of the GT just go straight for that and you'll be much happier. No hate for the 3.8 though, it is a great motor. I put 200k on one and it still looked like new when I sold it. Not a drop of oil on the bottom.
Hello, I definitely want one of these 99-04 Mustangs as a daily. I would get the GT with a 5 speed manual. I have a question, I was wondering the reliability of these cars considering that they are over the 20 year old mark. I would find one with under 100,000 miles with no rust and in good condition. I will garage keep it. I will however drive it sometimes multiple times a day and of course through some mild to moderate snowy conditions. I just had to ask if its a dependable daily that I can trust to get me to school and work considering its age. Thank you for finalizing my decision, MW
No prob, glad the video helped you. I did have an 01 GT convertible, 5 speed manual. Like you said, rust free is definitely key. They can be bad for rust, not the best in snow, highly recommend snow tires in winter/keep tank AT LEAST half full. Definitely reliable if maintained too. When looking at one I always check oil dipstick/look inside oil cap and see if oil is burned on anywhere, if so don't buy any car like that. Otherwise if everything works, runs/drives good, no funny noises etc go for it:)
My brother's is exactly what you're looking for, a few things to note is that the manual's 2nd gear syncro is crunchy from the factory, the clutch goes around 100k depending on the type of driver/environment; the diff, transmission, and engine all leak due to the early 2000s seals, and the car is horrible in the snow. It could be a daily, but for your money you should buy a car you wouldn't love, save your money, and then get a "keeper".
@@aoclive6710Agreed 100% on previous gen. I had a 94 V6 with a 5 speed and it was MUCH slower than this 2001 with an automatic, major difference, went from 150hp to the 190 in this one.
If it's your first car I'd do the V6 personally, kind of like Gran Turismo starting with the Miata lol, then move up to something cooler, V6 will be cheaper/less insurance money too. Plus Biden's high gas prices won't hurt you as much.
hey man nice car you got there, I have the opportunity to buy a 2002 mustang gt and I love how it looks but my only concern is not fitting in one because I'm a bigger guy I'm 6 foot 2-3 and above 320+ pounds
Hey thanks a lot my friend, I'm about 6 foot 2 and seat goes back plenty for me, and plenty of room on sides etc., hope that helps, I think you'd be ok, go for it :) My rear shocks were shot so put in some Koni's last night, much better. The GT has better shocks though so it'd probably be fine.
My daughter says to me she likes the car but the interior looks like an old man car .so 2018 buckets going in with 2018 steering wheel and center console.put in an electric instrument cluster from intertronix.beautiful! These new car prices are outrageous.you have to take out a second mortgage.i drop a turbo and get 400 HP if I could but she is reliable for now.
@@IvanMartinez-zo9vr LOL, thanks much. Very cool collection you have. If I did have a Hugo it'd be a Top Gear style video of me dropping it from a crane or something xD
Do believe it was 94-98 V6 correct, some later ones did but not as common, never had a problem with my 94 besides the thermostat housing leaking, sanded the bottom down flat and put on a new gasket, no more issues👍
That's a good question, didn't do bigger injectors on mine but with just with those 2 mods I wouldn't see the need for a tune, unless you went with built internals or forced induction. A tune wouldn't get you much hp with simple bolt ons but would pick you up a few horsepower. A lot of these newer cars though are pretty sensitive though, some might need a tune even with just a cold air intake so you make a good point, definitely wouldn't do bigger injectors though with just a CAI.
prob a stupid question but im new to cars. i just got a v6 2004, can i still make it sound and look all cool like a gt? i wanted a gt but the price on the v6 was unbeatable
It's all good, we all start somewhere bud. Lots of options for it as far as looks, ground effects, GT hood scoop, spoiler etc.. The Flowmaster dual exhaust sounds pretty good too on the V6, they used to make a Supercharger kit for these as well, wouldn't do that though if your 04 has high miles. Hope that helps
As far as performance or aesthetic? The rear swaybar is pretty easy, along with k&n cold air intake, could do some msd wires and coil packs, that's pretty easy, as well as bigger throttle body or spacer, lightweight battery.
Thanks for the video. Looking to buy one in Croatia here. They are rare, but its perfect place for convertible. Maybe you should write here in comments or in description what exactly did you bought and installed to make it better. Ps. Its my first american car and coming after Miata 2001.
No problem my friend, thanks for commenting. Had a 91, and a 97 Miata, lots of fun! Perfect place for a convertible huh, may have to move there it's freezing where I am haha. Will update video description with what's done to it. Have a nice Christmas and take care.
@@Feral80sKid Thank you man. Well, its winter here too, but around 10 degrees and very rarely goes close to zero. I only drive convertibles and Miata is lots of fun, but I'm 43 and its just not a serious car like I see Mustang is. Rare bench here is small like all of the cabrios, but still its useful for stuff and my 2 dogs to enjoy comfortable ride. Not to mention taking a friends for a ride, Miata is good only for 1. I hope this V6 is something similar to 1600 cc and 110 hp of Miata. Looking forward to your new video. Greetings from Split
@@TediSralato You're welcome, it won't handle as well as the Miata but it'll ride a little nicer, definitely recommend the rear swaybar, makes a nice difference, and the k&n cold air intake should make you happy, try to get a 5 speed manual if possible, lots more fun and considerably quicker.
@@Feral80sKid Thank you. Not many options here, but I will be happy with automatic too. Don't even know what is rear swaybear, but you will show it in new video.
@@TediSralato ua-cam.com/video/7iF0N2W5d3E/v-deo.htmlsi=sTXaantJpgkYzjXR Sold the car but here is good video, Ebay is a good place, any 1994-2004 swaybar will fit, except Cobra R
Does anyone know where I can get an ABS (abs control unit Module)device that will also ship to Germany? or I'll have it sent to my aunt in New Jersey if there's no other option
Actually sold the car, but I can describe it for you. Jack up the rearend by the axle, remove both rear wheels, swaybar will attach with 2 bolts to each side of trailing arms, just take out the bolt on each side holding brake line bracket and the other bolt hole on trailing arm is already there for second bolt:)
I bought an almost like new 2003 Zinc Yellow 3.8 V6 (I like pushrod engines, not a fan of the 4.0 in the 2005 and up) a couple years ago, with 57,000 miles on it. Paid $4200. It's a base model, with only two options I know about, the automatic transmission and a rear deck spoiler. Cloth seats and base AM/FM/CD. The only thing I did was to replace the oversize wheels with 15" wheels from a 2000 model, so I could use normal size tires. Not a fan of the huge ghetto wheel look. Not interested in either power or handling. It's a daily driver/commuter that doesn't look like all the modern garbage on the road.
You said it perfect! Agreed on the pushrod engine, I now drive a 91 RS Camaro daily, has the 305, simple and reliable, definitely agree on the wheels too lol. It is cool to be different from the herd driving all the boring cars you see 20 times a day, couldn't agree more:). Sounds like a nice car, looked for that yellow color as well for mine but couldn't find one, good looking color on these. Car will last a long time, get good mileage and plenty of pickup for a daily👍 Good comment from a like minded driver🤝
Nice, well they're all over the place on prices. If I were to sell this I'd take no less than $8k, but I see them with similar miles for $6-$8k. If more realized how long they last prices would go up.
U don't get 200 hp . Auto 20% powerloss so u have 154whp and u have a CAI that's 158whp. My 04 v6 3.9l has more power to the wheels I have cai and flowmaster 40s dual and tuner make 190whp and 213tq but cai give u 3 or 6 horses.
with only 31k miles it doesn't really qualify an opinion of dependable and easy to work on, fords natural better idea ineptitude doesn't usually start making an appearance until after 60k miles, that's when fords become fords...
Lol, well I do drive a 91 Camaro RS daily now, dad worked for GM for 30 years so I do lean that way, like all kinds of cars though. The V6 in these can last like a Toyota, had a 2000 Mustang with the same motor, had over 150k miles and still ran great. But don't get me started on Fords, let's just say I've had more problems with them than any other, besides these 99-04 V6 Stangs at least.
I bought an auto 2002 last year. W 195,000 on it. Never been hit. Im a car guy but not so much mechanically. Im just a little unsure where to start and what to do to clean my baby up. Now this condition kinda blows mine away. I need some advice on where to start to upgrade a bit. Ik it def needs a cold air. I already looked into that. Whats a good 1,2,3 for me to start?
First thing I'd do is brake, coolant and transmission fluid flush and see how your spark plugs look. Definitely do a GT rear swaybar, make sure it comes with bolts, easy mod, literally bolts to trailing arms, you'll like the handling improvement, k&n cold air intake and remove spare tire/jack if you live close to work/school for less weight. Get a TransGo shift kit too, quicker shifts, transmission will last much longer and you'll put a bit more power to the ground. Later on do a GT posi rear axle with at least 3.54 gears, and some bbk shorty headers/tune. Btw congrats on getting it, they're pretty cool cars.
LOVE YOUR CAR!!!!Better than today's plastic shit..Mine is a 2001 w/ 255K and kicks most KIAS, TOYOTAS , NISSAN out the way..Last week I had to replace the A/C compressor for like $400 (labor and parts)..
Thanks homie, really appreciate that, just got done driving her home from work. Agreed 100% too, and we're driving something special, and different from rest of the herd.
I bought my daughter a 2005 white convertable with the 4l V6 in 2014 still runs great.
I just bought the car that I have wanted for ever 2002 cherry red with light gray interior convertable GT custom. Nothing less than Beautiful! The top didn't work when I got it, it would go down but would not budge going up. I was told " the motor is getting weak" I bought a replacement motor and dug into it. When I got to the motor, it was empty,I poped the plug filled it up with the proper ATF now it works great for $7.00 and 2 hours. I probably buy another Red convertable before long but these are beautiful little toys I love mine!
Nice, those 4.0 V6 motors are really long lasting too I heard, agreed on that red with grey interior, sharp combo, good to know about adding atf to the convertible top motor too, glad you saved it❤️
Bought my daughter a 2001 3.8 mustang - for graduation in 2020. It had 180,000 on it - She's now got 240,000 on it - Best darn car I ever bought! Very dependable and reliable. She drives 200 mile trips back and forth from college a few times a year! ❤ it! I highly recommend - will probably buy another - Eat it Honda Toyota owners! So SICK of the HONDA MYTH!
Nice! You're absolutely right, they sure do last lol. I have had better luck with these and Toyota's than Honda's personally. Had a 2014 Corolla but it was so sluggish and slow to accelerate, good car and all but the Mustang is so much more fun, amd different than the rest of the pack.
@@Feral80sKid My point is: It's a MYTH not fact - that Honda Toyota is better than American these days. That MYTH started in the 1980's, and persists even though the FACTS have changed since the 1980's I own dodge, chev, and Ford Mustang and they ALL are over 200,000 - (mustang needed less than the other two tho as far as maintenenace)
Toyotas and Hondas look STUPID TOO compared to American cars! Men who drive sissy cars dont impress me!
@@budsodalsky Yeah I know, I've worked on all of em. Much easier/cheaper to work on too. Even had great luck with 80's cars, though most of what I owned were Mustangs, Camaro's, Firebirds and a few C4 Corvettes. They were great to me.
@@Feral80sKidEXACTLY - ME TOO!
That is a special car. It's a beautiful V6 Deluxe model that hasn't been clapped out. The crazy thing is that in the New Edges, the GT engine seems easier to work on than the 3.8L!
@@LabCat Thank you very much, agree 100% about working on one too lol. You would think the V6 had more room underhood for maintenance etc., even shorty headers are a pain on these.
Wow I had a 2000 mustang v6 back in the 00s. It was a great daily. Drove it 212000. Always love a nice New Edge mustang.
Sure is, yours was a great example of the longevity of these, they just don't quit lol. Kind of neat to drive something different from the herd.
I have a 2000 Sunburst Gold Mustang with a V6.
The previous owner kept it in the garage for many years and it's beautiful. Nice video. Thank you.
Dang.....nice. I don't see that color much at all, I live rare stuff like that. Thank you even more, I appreciate it, glad you liked the video, I know they're super amateur at best but I really enjoy talking with fellow car people
I just bought in stunning yellow picking it up tomorrow can't wait
Ahh nice, that'd be my first color choice, congrats^^
I bought this Mustang last week, my first car with 120,000 km on it. I can hardly wait to get him back on the road.
Greetings from Germany
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Guten tag my friend, and congrats:) I understand believe me, had a Datsun 240Z on 4 jackstands for a year haha. My first car was a 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass 2 door, just a V6 but pretty cool.
No word of a lie. I bought one of these new in 2001 and I put 422,000 kms (262,000 miles) on it until some joyriding teens ran into me and totalled it in 2012. It looked like a car with less than 100,000 kms on it as I meticulously looked after it. It ran great too. It was a super reliable car. Without a doubt, there was no other 2001 Mustang like it on the planet that was in such great condition (inside and out) with so many miles on it.
Really cool! Hoping to get the same use out of mine, well built engines the 3.8.
Nice car for what it is. I’ve owned 22 mustangs all 97-04. Cobras Mach 1’s bullitt V6 GT, everything. Having had a 97 V6 in high school the 99-04 V6 was a decent upgrade. Nice little car for what it is
Definitely.....love the Mach 1's btw🤙
Hi I just bought a 1999 how much can I look to invest in it
@@exachi49 Hi there, depends on miles. I'd spend a couple hundred to do coolant change, brake fluid, trans fluid filter if automatic, and fuel filter if she has some miles on her. Congrats btw:)
@@Feral80sKid thank you!!!!!! I appreciate it Im always looking for guidance because I have so many ideas for my mustang it’s crazy
@@exachi49 You're welcome:)
Great video. I own a 2000 bright red Mustang V6 5spd with 143000kms. Had to change the passenger side exhaust manifold and the clutch assembly. Runs great 👍
Nice, I love that color red, my 2000 was the same color, really looks good!
My 02 has 241k miles, still strong.
Nice, what color is yours?
Lol the weird stuff UA-cam recommends sometimes. I have a '99 Mustang v6 as my daily. Same silver metallic color but mine is really old and tired. Paint and lights are all faded from the Texas sun and the suspension creaks like crazy. It does have the 5-speed and I actually just put a new clutch on it at just over 200,000 miles. I love that the engine bay has lots of room to work. A few weeks ago I put on a new water pump too and room wasn't an issue. That power steering pulley on the other hand...
They're not too bad to wrench on, glad to hear you're fixing it and keeping it. Some McGuires compound will shine up your lights, if not wet sand them with 2000 grit then polish.
I have one 2000 with 40k miles lovvveeett ittt broooo
Haha thanks, they're pretty cool and fun to drive
I have a 99 v6 auto and hands down one of the best cars I’ve owned. Super easy to maintain
Nice. That was the same as my first V6 Mustang:) Fantastic car for me too, just had to replace a power steering line, put it on to where it didn't rub from the factory, no other problems whatsoever.
2000 V6 auto convertible here. Slight rattle when accelerating that no one can seem to figure out, but other than that she's a great machine.
Beautiful car, I would love it! Take care.
Thanks my friend, you too❤️
Had one of these the 3.8 is nice and quick the manual transmission is fun, it got good gas mileage and was comfortable. Nothing but love for these have a new edge GT now love it as well.
Nothing like the sound of the GT😎🤙
just put a limited slip in mine the 7.5" diff, its lighter and it makes a world of difference cant wait to actually upgrade my suspension and get a sway bar going to make it float like a dream
@@ItsHypedFuture Nice I bet it did, wish mine was a manual but I still enjoy the car. Winter is coming now so it'll be Skyrim and Fallout 4 soon instead of wrenching for me lol
Very nice car . Good review
Thank you very much❤️🤝
My 94 ford explorer sport is everything my 03 mustang is not, in terms of its different purpose. Quality comparison and performance at 200 thousand miles on both is great running condition and very good mileage on both. Low maintenance in 10 years on the SUV, The Mustang is getting updates and the usual replacements. 17" Big Wheels made it ride a lot better with less sway it seems, and 13 spokes are better looking than 5, with the unbranded Benbow brakes, and drilled/slotted wheels. Both Fords are very Peppy. I got my first speeding ticket ever in 55 years of driving cars, in the SUV. Ford owners seem to be smarter, just for what we drive, to.
@@rodneycaupp5962 So is the Explorer the 5.0? I drive for a living, see dumb people driving just about everything lol. I've had good and bad Fords myself, depends heavily on the previous owner I think. I put 95 GT wheels on a 2000 Mustang V6 I had, huge difference in handling for sure.
9you did ok-nice esasy review brp-love all mustangs
Thank you ^^ Me too, I've never had one newer than 2004, though I hope to change that one day lol
Those new edge 3800s are really good cars.. manals are great and not slow.
Definitely a lot more fun in the manual
I miss my 99 V6 and my screaming yellow 99 5-speed GT, which I had at the same time. Love my current 2015 pony. But I miss my herd.
I know that yellow on the 99, l Iove it, and certainly love the S550. I like the new one but not as much as your 2015 style, especially not the big screens inside :/ My first Mustang was a 95 GT, teal with a 5 speed, really liked that car lol.
I'll admit. Im not a huge Mustang fan. I just dont really care for Ford in general. I will say though, a good friend of mine had and still had one of these thats a convertible. I've been in the backseat on all these interstates with big oh bridges here in Jacksonville Florida and i felt as if i was going to bounce out the backseat going 70-75mph. In a convertible, going over bridges and interstates bouncing up and down and him jerking gears scarring the living crap out of me. Because, i was thinking im gonna just bounce out the back seat. I survived though.😂 But like i said, i never been a fan of these. But, his Mustang was reallly nice. It was Florida sate colors. Top was tan and it had just been repainted a year ago and it looked brand new. The head lights were brand new and sort of a smokey color. I lived there for 4years and the whole time i thought it was a 5.0 and come to find out it's only a V6 with glass packs i beleive. But, u could hear that thing a mile away coming home. You could here it start up early in the morning and you could here that thing purr. I loved that car. It sounded bad azz! Still does. Dark dark cherry red, with blacked out tint and black 18in rims. The exaust on the back are loud! He said that car was one of his most dependable cars he's ever had other than the Toyota Corolla S that he drives normally on a daily basis. So, i do like certain mustangs. And of course it all depends on how they run and look. But, yes not my biggest style in taste of cars.
bryan, did anyone tell you youre not supposed to ride in the back seat LMFAOOOOOOOO
Jerk LOL xD Reminds me of the old movie Police Academy where Hightower rips out the front seat and drives from the back.
Dude great looking Mustang! Got a 2004 6 cy one for my son. So E3 plugs and cold air intake helped? How many extra horse power did you get with the cold air intake? What cold intake do you get? Also what sway bar ? Kinda rides like I am on pebbles not sure what to do! Maybe springs , ?
Ty very much, mine felt the same way, plugs and cai definitely wake it up some. Was the k&n cold air intake, rear swaybar I found on Ebay for $50 I think shipped, it can be from any 94-04 Mustang, it'll bolt right up. Try to find one with the bolts already in it, and highly recommend Eibach pro kit springs, I put some Koni shocks on it too, helped a lot.👍
I really wanna save up for one of these as my first car I’m gonna try my best 🙌🏽
I wouldn't waste time and money upgrading the V6. If you want the features of the GT just go straight for that and you'll be much happier. No hate for the 3.8 though, it is a great motor. I put 200k on one and it still looked like new when I sold it. Not a drop of oil on the bottom.
Thanks, yeah agreed. Ended up selling but just did a little to this one for a bit extra pickup. Had an 01 GT 5 speed, pretty cool, sounded good too:)
I like the new edge 99-04. I own a '01 V6 3.8l.
Nice, back in 01 dad bought a yellow mustang gt new, loved em ever since:)
Hello, I definitely want one of these 99-04 Mustangs as a daily. I would get the GT with a 5 speed manual. I have a question, I was wondering the reliability of these cars considering that they are over the 20 year old mark. I would find one with under 100,000 miles with no rust and in good condition. I will garage keep it. I will however drive it sometimes multiple times a day and of course through some mild to moderate snowy conditions. I just had to ask if its a dependable daily that I can trust to get me to school and work considering its age. Thank you for finalizing my decision, MW
No prob, glad the video helped you. I did have an 01 GT convertible, 5 speed manual. Like you said, rust free is definitely key. They can be bad for rust, not the best in snow, highly recommend snow tires in winter/keep tank AT LEAST half full. Definitely reliable if maintained too. When looking at one I always check oil dipstick/look inside oil cap and see if oil is burned on anywhere, if so don't buy any car like that. Otherwise if everything works, runs/drives good, no funny noises etc go for it:)
My brother's is exactly what you're looking for, a few things to note is that the manual's 2nd gear syncro is crunchy from the factory, the clutch goes around 100k depending on the type of driver/environment; the diff, transmission, and engine all leak due to the early 2000s seals, and the car is horrible in the snow. It could be a daily, but for your money you should buy a car you wouldn't love, save your money, and then get a "keeper".
beautiful car
Thank you much❤
Mines sitting at 309k atm very shocking how far these cars will go
Wow nice, agreed 100%
Just wondering if it’s as slow as the previous gen . I test drove one and it was absolutely sluggish and unresponsive
@@aoclive6710Agreed 100% on previous gen. I had a 94 V6 with a 5 speed and it was MUCH slower than this 2001 with an automatic, major difference, went from 150hp to the 190 in this one.
Beautiful car 🚗
Thank you very much
Nice car for a daily. How much was a nice one like this in your area if you don’t mind?
Thank you, they're going for $7-$10k in nice, rust free shape around here with low miles.
Beautiful mustang. I have a 2002 Gt 5spd in true blue. I would like a v6 5spd to see what its like.
Thank you very much, definitely a quicker car with the 5 speed. Love the GT, they run great, lots of potential too.
I’m saving up for one as my first car..I don’t know if I should settle for the v6 or go for a GtT..
If it's your first car I'd do the V6 personally, kind of like Gran Turismo starting with the Miata lol, then move up to something cooler, V6 will be cheaper/less insurance money too. Plus Biden's high gas prices won't hurt you as much.
hey man nice car you got there, I have the opportunity to buy a 2002 mustang gt and I love how it looks but my only concern is not fitting in one because I'm a bigger guy I'm 6 foot 2-3 and above 320+ pounds
Hey thanks a lot my friend, I'm about 6 foot 2 and seat goes back plenty for me, and plenty of room on sides etc., hope that helps, I think you'd be ok, go for it :) My rear shocks were shot so put in some Koni's last night, much better. The GT has better shocks though so it'd probably be fine.
@@Feral80sKid no thank you for answering appreciate it really helps me to make a decision
@@JesusSanchez-qd5tf Any time brotha, glad to help🤝
about to buy beautiful a 99 manual with 50k miles on it. seems like a good decision.
NICE, absolutely a good decision. Congrats my friend, with the manual they run really good, lots of cool things you can do performance wise also.
@@Feral80sKid Picked it up two days ago, and have not stopped driving it. I absolutely love it!
If you were doing a video on a yugo yeah I would have moved on.hope you do more videos on this car.i have a 04.love it.plus a 08 and 2010.
My daughter says to me she likes the car but the interior looks like an old man car .so 2018 buckets going in with 2018 steering wheel and center console.put in an electric instrument cluster from intertronix.beautiful! These new car prices are outrageous.you have to take out a second mortgage.i drop a turbo and get 400 HP if I could but she is reliable for now.
@@IvanMartinez-zo9vr I really like the exterior of the 2024 Stang but not a fan at all of the big infotainment/guage setup, like the S550 much better.
@@IvanMartinez-zo9vr LOL, thanks much. Very cool collection you have. If I did have a Hugo it'd be a Top Gear style video of me dropping it from a crane or something xD
Agreed.
Would it be a good first car?
Definitely, pretty easy on gas and seem to last a long time, sporty and easy/cheap to get parts for.
What spark plugs did you say that make it run better?
Got the E3 plugs brother, all the Fords I've run them in seem to really respond to/like them.
@@Feral80sKid ok thanks👍 I got the same car but mines a convertible
@@michaelcope1492 No prob:) They make nice convertibles, had a red 2000 V6 ragtop, loved it.
Were these known for head gasket issues or was that only on the earlier 3.8s like 1998 and earlier?
Do believe it was 94-98 V6 correct, some later ones did but not as common, never had a problem with my 94 besides the thermostat housing leaking, sanded the bottom down flat and put on a new gasket, no more issues👍
After installing the intake and fuel injectors do u have to tune it ?
That's a good question, didn't do bigger injectors on mine but with just with those 2 mods I wouldn't see the need for a tune, unless you went with built internals or forced induction. A tune wouldn't get you much hp with simple bolt ons but would pick you up a few horsepower. A lot of these newer cars though are pretty sensitive though, some might need a tune even with just a cold air intake so you make a good point, definitely wouldn't do bigger injectors though with just a CAI.
prob a stupid question but im new to cars. i just got a v6 2004, can i still make it sound and look all cool like a gt? i wanted a gt but the price on the v6 was unbeatable
It's all good, we all start somewhere bud. Lots of options for it as far as looks, ground effects, GT hood scoop, spoiler etc.. The Flowmaster dual exhaust sounds pretty good too on the V6, they used to make a Supercharger kit for these as well, wouldn't do that though if your 04 has high miles. Hope that helps
What are the easiest upgrades to make to this car?
As far as performance or aesthetic? The rear swaybar is pretty easy, along with k&n cold air intake, could do some msd wires and coil packs, that's pretty easy, as well as bigger throttle body or spacer, lightweight battery.
Pretty cool car 🙂
Hey there :) thanks much, youtube doesn't notify me on comments anymore for some reason, sorry I didn't respond sooner.
nice review, please post us some updates
Thank you very much, unfortunately I sold it to put money down on another car. Miss it already
One thing this car Stands out when you are driving down the road! People always look!
Absolutely:) always cool to drive something unique
Question: For the cold air intake, does the engine gotta be tuned in order to reep the benefits of the intake?
I'm sure it would help but I drove it for quite a while and seemed to respond well with it, not a huge difference but I felt it.
@@Feral80sKid okay, thanks.
@@rolandbaron5813 No prob
Thanks for the video. Looking to buy one in Croatia here. They are rare, but its perfect place for convertible. Maybe you should write here in comments or in description what exactly did you bought and installed to make it better. Ps. Its my first american car and coming after Miata 2001.
No problem my friend, thanks for commenting. Had a 91, and a 97 Miata, lots of fun! Perfect place for a convertible huh, may have to move there it's freezing where I am haha. Will update video description with what's done to it. Have a nice Christmas and take care.
@@Feral80sKid Thank you man. Well, its winter here too, but around 10 degrees and very rarely goes close to zero. I only drive convertibles and Miata is lots of fun, but I'm 43 and its just not a serious car like I see Mustang is. Rare bench here is small like all of the cabrios, but still its useful for stuff and my 2 dogs to enjoy comfortable ride. Not to mention taking a friends for a ride, Miata is good only for 1. I hope this V6 is something similar to 1600 cc and 110 hp of Miata. Looking forward to your new video. Greetings from Split
@@TediSralato You're welcome, it won't handle as well as the Miata but it'll ride a little nicer, definitely recommend the rear swaybar, makes a nice difference, and the k&n cold air intake should make you happy, try to get a 5 speed manual if possible, lots more fun and considerably quicker.
@@Feral80sKid Thank you. Not many options here, but I will be happy with automatic too. Don't even know what is rear swaybear, but you will show it in new video.
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Sold the car but here is good video, Ebay is a good place, any 1994-2004 swaybar will fit, except Cobra R
My cousin got one brand new v6 n I remember it having power to burn the tires up easily
Nice, couldn't afford anything new back then lol
@Feral80sKid no she got a 67 mustang n when she graduated from hs she got the v6 girls don't really care if it's v8 or v6 or 4cyl
@@joshup1275 Nice, actually sold this and ended up with a 90 Vette now.
Does anyone know where I can get an ABS (abs control unit Module)device that will also ship to Germany? or I'll have it sent to my aunt in New Jersey if there's no other option
That I'm not sure, there has to be some place that will I would think. Maybe try Ford directly?
Did you keep the original intake? Old guys dont want all that K & N stuff on it
Yeah, sure did. Even kept the original spark plugs haha.
@@Feral80sKid Eat horse hockey fool
Nice.
Thank you :D
Can you show how you did the sway bar?
Actually sold the car, but I can describe it for you. Jack up the rearend by the axle, remove both rear wheels, swaybar will attach with 2 bolts to each side of trailing arms, just take out the bolt on each side holding brake line bracket and the other bolt hole on trailing arm is already there for second bolt:)
@@Feral80sKid thank you so very much for taking the time.
@@sonsoftheedelweiss72 You're welcome my friend.
I bought an almost like new 2003 Zinc Yellow 3.8 V6 (I like pushrod engines, not a fan of the 4.0 in the 2005 and up) a couple years ago, with 57,000 miles on it. Paid $4200. It's a base model, with only two options I know about, the automatic transmission and a rear deck spoiler. Cloth seats and base AM/FM/CD. The only thing I did was to replace the oversize wheels with 15" wheels from a 2000 model, so I could use normal size tires. Not a fan of the huge ghetto wheel look. Not interested in either power or handling. It's a daily driver/commuter that doesn't look like all the modern garbage on the road.
You said it perfect! Agreed on the pushrod engine, I now drive a 91 RS Camaro daily, has the 305, simple and reliable, definitely agree on the wheels too lol. It is cool to be different from the herd driving all the boring cars you see 20 times a day, couldn't agree more:). Sounds like a nice car, looked for that yellow color as well for mine but couldn't find one, good looking color on these. Car will last a long time, get good mileage and plenty of pickup for a daily👍 Good comment from a like minded driver🤝
Great review thank you I enjoyed it listen Sounds just like mine, help me know. There's nothing wrong with mine
Thanks so much:) Hope it helped you, they sure can last a long time!
I have a 2004 same make and model and color
Cool, they can sure last a long time, like Toyota long lol
Just bought my 2004 40th year Stang. how much would you think yours would be worth with all the aftermarket parts?
Nice, well they're all over the place on prices. If I were to sell this I'd take no less than $8k, but I see them with similar miles for $6-$8k. If more realized how long they last prices would go up.
Pulls pretty good for an older V6.
Just cleaned out the egr, was getting a P0402 code, runs SO much smoother now.
I have a 3.9
I have my for 8years till this day.
U don't get 200 hp . Auto 20% powerloss so u have 154whp and u have a CAI that's 158whp. My 04 v6 3.9l has more power to the wheels I have cai and flowmaster 40s dual and tuner make 190whp and 213tq but cai give u 3 or 6 horses.
I wasn't talking about wheel horsepower obviously, appreciate it though 👍
300,000 miles :O
On yours? Wouldn't surprise me, seen quite a few.
with only 31k miles it doesn't really qualify an opinion of dependable and easy to work on, fords natural better idea ineptitude doesn't usually start making an appearance until after 60k miles, that's when fords become fords...
Lol, well I do drive a 91 Camaro RS daily now, dad worked for GM for 30 years so I do lean that way, like all kinds of cars though. The V6 in these can last like a Toyota, had a 2000 Mustang with the same motor, had over 150k miles and still ran great. But don't get me started on Fords, let's just say I've had more problems with them than any other, besides these 99-04 V6 Stangs at least.
Ugly cheap Ford interior but the outside looked amazing to me.
Agreed, and the the blandest lol. Wish it was 2 tone at least.
I bought an auto 2002 last year. W 195,000 on it. Never been hit. Im a car guy but not so much mechanically. Im just a little unsure where to start and what to do to clean my baby up. Now this condition kinda blows mine away. I need some advice on where to start to upgrade a bit. Ik it def needs a cold air. I already looked into that. Whats a good 1,2,3 for me to start?
First thing I'd do is brake, coolant and transmission fluid flush and see how your spark plugs look. Definitely do a GT rear swaybar, make sure it comes with bolts, easy mod, literally bolts to trailing arms, you'll like the handling improvement, k&n cold air intake and remove spare tire/jack if you live close to work/school for less weight. Get a TransGo shift kit too, quicker shifts, transmission will last much longer and you'll put a bit more power to the ground. Later on do a GT posi rear axle with at least 3.54 gears, and some bbk shorty headers/tune. Btw congrats on getting it, they're pretty cool cars.
@@Feral80sKid aww man bro good lookin out! Appreciate the help so much!
@@Philly_bul No problem brother, with the mileage tho I'd consider a low mileage engine swap or rebuild before the bigger mods, enjoy ^^
LOVE YOUR CAR!!!!Better than today's plastic shit..Mine is a 2001 w/ 255K and kicks most KIAS, TOYOTAS , NISSAN out the way..Last week I had to replace the A/C compressor for like $400 (labor and parts)..
Thanks homie, really appreciate that, just got done driving her home from work. Agreed 100% too, and we're driving something special, and different from rest of the herd.